(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply:

(a) "Alternative educational options" means a state-approved educational program designed to provide a secondary education outside a traditional high school setting (e.g., Job Corps, Youth Challenge).

(b) "Candidate" means a person applying to take a high school equivalency (HSE) test.

(c) "Chief education officer" means the principal or designated school official (e.g., guidance counselor).

(d) "High school equivalency diploma" means a diploma issued by the state to individuals passing a state-approved high school equivalency test.

(e) "High school equivalency test" means a test designed for individuals without a high school diploma to demonstrate the competencies of a high school graduate.

(f) "Regular school program" means an education program provided by a public, private, or home school for which credits towards graduation are earned.

(g) "School" means an education program provided by a public, private, or home school.

(h) "State HSE test administrator" means the person in the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) who administers the HSE program.